Feb 7, 2025
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Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam Highway nearing completion
The continuation of the Heroes’ Highway from Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam on the East Bank Demerara is swiftly nearing completion. Engineers responsible for the…
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President describes prime ministerial claim by Campbell as “completely false”
Dr.Terrence-Campbell President Dr Irfaan Ali has described a claim by political opponent Dr Terrence Campbell that he had approached him to be his prime ministerial…
Distribution of $100,000 cash grant to soon resume
The distribution schedules of the $100,000 one-off cash grant for regions two, three, four, five, six, and ten will be published within a week. Finance…
Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam Highway nearing completion
The continuation of the Heroes’ Highway from Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam on the East Bank Demerara is swiftly nearing completion. Engineers responsible for the…
Swift action saves life of truck driver in Lusignan accident
Swift action by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Phebe Scott and Lynsia Pyle saved the life of truck driver Atash Singh, 28, who was pinned to…
Speeding lorry crashes into GPL pole, car, and house
A speeding lorry crashed into a GPL pole, a car, and a house today on the Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara. According to a…
Major investments for Regions Seven, Nine and Ten
Residents in Regions Seven, Nine, and Ten are set to benefit from billions of dollars in investments following the approval of budgetary allocations by the…
Government, Opposition to tackle illegal drugs in schools
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn and Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Nima Flue-Bess have committed to working together to address illegal drugs in schools. Flue-Bess,…
MoM to build 52 homes this year
The Men on Mission (MoM) programme is set to expand its reach and impact with the construction of 52 homes across Guyana this year. Some…
ACP Brutus dismissed
Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been dismissed from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for disciplinary breaches and discreditable conduct. The Police Service Commission…
House approves $1.382 trillion budget
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh presented the $1.382 trillion budget…
Greater access to procurement opportunities for local businesses
The Local Content Secretariat is enhancing local business participation in procurement opportunities through the revision of the Local Content Act. According to Director Dr Martin…
Elderly man dies in accident
Police in Regional Division 4'B' are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday at about 06:25 hrs on the Covent Garden…
Landscapers engaged on national Beautification Initiative
President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday engaged landscapers as the government prepares to embark on a large-scale beautification initiative. This…
More bonds, trucks to aid timely drug distribution
Several regional bonds are slated for construction this year as the Health Ministry moves to ensure availability and timely distribution of medical drugs to health…
Doctors could now timely diagnose cancer, other medical complications
The local health sector is set for significant upgrades as the Health Ministry continues to implement measures boosting the country’s testing capabilities. This was related…